religion prereqs

Ada · Nov 7, 2003

And if you're willing to listen that "jesus this, jesus that" (forgive me if I offended anyone) for a while you'll be fine. My school requires a few classes which are religious and I hate them but I get through them clenching my teeth. All this just so I can become a nurse! :)

erikanursenurse · Nov 7, 2003

Consider taking a course abourt Religions of the World or a non Christian based religion class. Although I am a Christian I have taken other types of religion classes to broaden my perspective. Most classes are not taught to convert you to a certain belief sysyem just to educate you about religious thoughts, traditions, customs, rituals, history, etc. Remain open minded and you will do fine. It is those who are unwilling to see things from another perspective that find these class difficult and uncomfortable.

sanakruz, ADN · Nov 7, 2003

I think its to help students realize that the spiritual side of individuals do affect the outcome of illnesses, not to mention that religious beliefs of many affect the way they approach the healthcare system

AmyLiz · Nov 7, 2003

That's all part & parcel of going to a religious school.

They're not that bad. Look at them as a philosophy class or history class if you are not religious. I took an eastern religion course when I was in college & I'm not Buddist. Actually, I found it quite interesting in the end.

manna, BSN, RN · Nov 7, 2003

Is your school private? I know that all of the nursing programs around here that require religion pre-reqs are also religious-based private schools. The public university where I hope to attend the nursing program requires philosophy or ethics classes instead.

iliel · Nov 7, 2003

the school is private and they have approved Philosophy based religion classes since there are no private school here.

Sanakruz...that makes so much sense, the way you put it.

While I'm not religious I don't mind learning about the "facts" of a religion, history, tradition. I don't think I will have a problem with that since I will be taking them here at a community college under Philosophy.

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Nov 7, 2003

I am in a World Religion class right now and we study *all* the major world religions. I think its important as a nurse to at be familiar with relgions since for most people it is a very vital and important part of their lives- especially when they are facing an ilness, death, surgery, etc

That is how I see it anyways :) It's certainly not any type of conversion class, its a class much like any other class. In my class we have Christians, Wicca, Catholic, Athesit, etc Of course everyone has their own opinions about their relgion but that is what makes it fun!

Marilyn

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Nov 7, 2003

I plan on taking classes ABOUT religion to better understand different beliefs of other people.

jemride · Nov 8, 2003

The school I am applying to also required 2 religion classes. At first I was annoyed by this idea but I knew there was no way around it. I took the 1st one during the summer and I am currently enrolled in another one this semester. I am pleased to say that is has been a positive experience for me and I would even go as far as saying that nursing students are missing out on some valuable information if do not take a religion class.

The 1st class I took was a philosophy class and it was very spiritually based. The teacher did not preach to us in anyway but he did make it clear as to how important spirituality is to people and the impact it has on our everyday life. It is amazing how many misconceptions I had about various religions before I took this class. I believe it will make me a better nurse allowing me to connect a lot better with patients of all walks of life.

The class I am currently taking is more of a historical approach. Not nearly as intense as the 1st one, bur bearable nonetheless. If you do end up taking these classes I hope you find them as enlightening as I have. Keep in mind that this is coming from an agnostic person who I found out are called mystics in theology.

Hope this helps. Good Luck.

Jemride

iliel · Nov 8, 2003

Thanks Jemride...I will keep that in mind. I am "mystic" as well!

KristinWW · Nov 8, 2003

Holy Smoke, Batman! If you're at a religious school you're going to get much more than just the pre-req :) I will be at a private Catholic university, and religion is pervasive in all the teachings. If it troubles you, you may want to consider jumping ship now.